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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (11 Apr 2008) 303 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 5:10am
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 11, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 216 3545 9454
Osprey 2 36 40
Bald Eagle 0 6 16
Northern Harrier 11 60 111
Sharp-shinned Hawk 37 211 291
Cooper's Hawk 0 28 42
Northern Goshawk 0 2 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 5 33 174
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 16 255 573
Rough-legged Hawk 0 6 6
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 16 95 134
Merlin 0 2 3
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 6 14
Total: 303 4287 10868
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Observation start time: 11:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Gil Randell
Observers: Gil Randell
Weather:
Weather better than expected: heavy rain early postponed the opening of
the watch, but the afternoon was clear and even sunny at times. Brisk
southerly winds (but shifting frequently) and balmy temperatures except for
a few sudden blasts of north wind from the lake.
Raptor Observations:
A nice flight of sharpies and harriers after the rain. One non-migrating
bald eagle.
Non-raptor Observations:
Jann Randell helped with the count.
Predictions:
Unfortunately the next day is here because of computer failure. But we
expect cool weather and rain today: not promising.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Gilbert Randell (janngil(AT)cecomet.net)
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Subject: HSR: Hamburg Hawk Watch (08 Apr 2008) 247 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 12:03pm
Hamburg Hawk Watch
Hamburg, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 08, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 234 2638 7859
Osprey 1 21 22
Bald Eagle 1 2 7
Northern Harrier 0 2 15
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 23 66
Cooper's Hawk 2 21 41
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 20 111
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 5 238 669
Rough-legged Hawk 0 4 7
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 1 17 30
Merlin 1 3 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 3 5
Unknown Buteo 0 14 21
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 2 4
Total: 247 3008 8864
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Observation start time: 08:15:00
Observation end time: 12:00:00
Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Bruce Chilton
Observers:
Visitors:
None
Weather:
Began promisingly. Wind WSW to SW for most of the period, very light, then
switching to a stronger WNW flow during the last hour. Mostly sunny; 10%
to 40% cloud. Barometer rose from 30.14 to 30.17; humidity declined from
75.3% to 61%. Temperature rose from 10C to 16C during the period.
Raptor Observations:
Raptor migration quite good until the wind switched direction, then rather
abruptly stopping. Indications of a possible inland flight prompted me to
try the more inland Grimsby Road location for a little while at about noon.
This produced a subadult bald eagle, but nothing else.
Non-raptor Observations:
First (for me) sightings and/or hearings at the cemetery this year:
Flicker
Tree Swallow
Tufted Titmouse
Phoebe
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Ripley Hawk Watch (12 Apr 2008) 105 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 1:26pm
Ripley Hawk Watch
Ripley, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 83 3628 9537
Osprey 0 36 40
Bald Eagle 3 9 19
Northern Harrier 2 62 113
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 220 300
Cooper's Hawk 1 29 43
Northern Goshawk 1 3 3
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 33 174
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 3 258 576
Rough-legged Hawk 0 6 6
Golden Eagle 0 1 2
American Kestrel 2 97 136
Merlin 1 3 4
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 5
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 6 14
Total: 105 4392 10973
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 13:30:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Len DeFrancisco
Observers: Gil Randell, Len DeFrancisco
Weather:
Brisk, westerly winds were bitterly cold off Lake Erie. Although the ice
is finally off the lake near our location you wouldn't know it from today's
wind. The lack of sunshine didn't help.
Raptor Observations:
One non-migrating adult bald eagle disappeared to the southwest.
Non-raptor Observations:
Jill and Berk Adams and Jann Randell helped with the count. Bill and Carol
Dietz also sat in their car.
Predictions:
Snow! Wait 'til later in the week.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Rose Tree Park (12 Apr 2008) 137 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 2:12pm
Rose Tree Park
Media, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Turkey Vulture 8 15 87
Black Vulture 9 9 12
Osprey 8 19 21
Northern Harrier 2 5 5
Mississippi Kite 0 0 0
Bald Eagle 0 2 6
Sharp-shinned Hawk 33 40 50
Cooper's Hawk 6 13 14
Northern Goshawk 1 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 4
Broad-winged Hawk 38 38 38
Swainson's Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 5 14 38
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 24 33 36
Merlin 1 2 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Vulture 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 2 2 4
Total: 137 193 319
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:30:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Jim Lockyer
Observers: Bob Kelly, Dave Eberly, Gary Becker, John D'Amico
Visitors:
Bruce Williams from the RT 183 hawk watch. Thanks Bruce for helping us find
birds even though you didn't have your binoculars.
Weather:
An early shower and thunderstorm then waves of cumulus clouds throughout
the day. Temperature 68-72 F. Winds 13-9 mph from the SW switching to the
NW in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
First Broad-winged Hawks of the season. A nice flight today with most birds
surfing through on the waves of cumulus clouds. A Northern Goshawk at 12:30
EST.
Non-raptor Observations:
ANHINGA at 13:45 EST, Common Loon [7], Double-crested Cormorant [6],
Chipping Sparrow [2], Tree Swallow [lots]
Predictions:
Hopefully more of the same!
========================================================================
Report submitted by Jim Lockyer (jim(AT)rtphawkwatch.org)
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Subject: HSR: Tussey Mountain (12 Apr 2008) 88 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 3:00pm
Tussey Mountain
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 12
Turkey Vulture 12 15 137
Osprey 3 15 17
Bald Eagle 0 3 48
Northern Harrier 3 7 26
Sharp-shinned Hawk 9 22 51
Cooper's Hawk 6 7 21
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 50
Broad-winged Hawk 27 27 27
Red-tailed Hawk 18 59 333
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 9
Golden Eagle 0 1 225
American Kestrel 2 4 22
Merlin 1 1 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 1 6
Unknown Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 7 7 25
Total: 88 171 1012
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Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Nick Bolgiano
Observers:
Weather:
W wind 12-20 mph, plentiful thermals
Raptor Observations:
season's first push of broad-wings
Non-raptor Observations:
25 C. Loon, 11 Double-crested Cormorant
Blue-headed Vireo, Tree Swallow, E. Bluebird, Golden-crowned Kinglet,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, E. Towhee
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Derby Hill Bird Observatory (12 Apr 2008) 89 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 3:12pm
Derby Hill Bird Observatory
Mexico, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 37 6665 9153
Osprey 6 61 65
Bald Eagle 0 27 71
Northern Harrier 23 215 290
Sharp-shinned Hawk 15 1006 1042
Cooper's Hawk 0 104 265
Northern Goshawk 0 4 8
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 200 459
Broad-winged Hawk 0 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 3 2932 4004
Rough-legged Hawk 0 138 252
Golden Eagle 0 20 40
American Kestrel 5 156 205
Merlin 0 11 14
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 0 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 89 11543 15878
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Mike Slattery
Observers:
Weather:
100% cloud cover with NW winds at 5 mph. Temperatures from 5-7 C.
Raptor Observations:
Observations from south lookout.
Non-raptor Observations:
1 Great Egret
1 Sandhill Crane
Predictions:
The prediction is not great for Sunday, but there should be a light drift
of raptors similiar to today. The forecast is for NW winds with
temperatures in the 40's.
Later in the week is looking more promising with warmer temperatures along
with southerly winds forecast.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Mike Slattery (mike.slattery(AT)derbyhill.org)
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Subject: HSR: Braddock Bay (12 Apr 2008) 938 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 3:20pm
Braddock Bay
Hilton, New York, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 2 2
Turkey Vulture 614 9574 12101
Osprey 20 49 57
Bald Eagle 4 34 72
Northern Harrier 100 534 621
Sharp-shinned Hawk 62 1526 1611
Cooper's Hawk 9 272 376
Northern Goshawk 0 8 12
Red-shouldered Hawk 28 386 557
Broad-winged Hawk 2 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 67 2763 3518
Rough-legged Hawk 3 223 334
Golden Eagle 0 11 21
American Kestrel 23 323 358
Merlin 6 8 13
Peregrine Falcon 0 5 8
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 938 15720 19663
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Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: David Tetlow
Observers:
Weather:
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
========================================================================
Report submitted by David Tetlow (dktetlow(AT)rochester.rr.com)
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Subject: HSR: Bradbury Mountain State Park (12 Apr 2008) 34 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 4:12pm
Bradbury Mountain State Park
Pownal, Maine, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 38 134
Osprey 8 32 32
Northern Harrier 3 15 19
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 67 94
Cooper's Hawk 0 12 21
Northern Goshawk 0 0 4
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 11 35
Broad-winged Hawk 0 2 2
Red-tailed Hawk 0 51 161
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 19 29 34
Merlin 2 7 9
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 1 2
Unknown Buteo 0 0 7
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 4
Bald Eagle 0 8 51
Total: 34 273 610
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Observation start time: 12:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Dane Ferrell
Observers:
Visitors:
11 in total.
Weather:
Lost first half of day due to rain. First 2 hours i was up there were
overcast and a little chilly. Last 2 hours the sun broke through, and we
had nice blue holes in an otherwise grey sky. Fog rolling in off the Ocean,
and bright blue holes in a mostly grey sky - in other words, a spectacular
view. Truly one of the most beautiful late afternoons i have witnessed. (Of
course, the Birds didn't hurt the view either!)
Raptor Observations:
1 ambitious Sharp-shinned Hawk in the first 2 hours. Then the real fun
started. 1 American Kestrel, followed by a Merlin; then another Kestrel,
then another, then another... 14 Americans Kestrels in about 30 minutes -
and many of these excellent Falcons were catching and eating some type of
insect. Several really nice looks. Wow! Also a nice move by Ospreys - 7 in
the last hour. Really was a lot of fun.
Non-raptor Observations:
I want to thank Don for spending some time on the Mountain yesterday. I
forgot to mention Don in the 4/11 post, and he did some very nice spotting.
See you on the 25th (or thereabouts) Don.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Sandy Hook Migration Watch (12 Apr 2008) 277 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 4:21pm
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 4
Turkey Vulture 0 14 142
Osprey 3 3 22
Bald Eagle 0 0 1
Northern Harrier 30 39 56
Sharp-shinned Hawk 41 91 108
Cooper's Hawk 11 21 50
Northern Goshawk 1 1 2
Red-shouldered Hawk 4 11 28
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 4 18
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 2
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 179 196 305
Merlin 7 13 16
Peregrine Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Accipiter 1 1 1
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 277 396 758
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: John van Dort
Observers:
Weather:
Dense morning fog giving way to mostly cloudy weather with a few
thunderstorms; wind mainly light S; high 21C
Raptor Observations:
Northern Goshawk 1 immature female.
Non-raptor Observations:
Black-crowned Night-heron 2; Glossy Ibis 53; Double-crested Cormorant 96;
Great Blue Heron 35; Great Egret 9; Greater Yellowlegs 3; Wood Duck 2;
Green Heron 1; Barn Swallow not counted (tens); Northern Flicker not
counted (tens); Pine Warbler 2; Palm Warbler 3; Ruby-crowned Kinglet
several; Golden-crowned Kinglet tens; White-eyed Vireo 1.
Predictions:
Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with scattered showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
These are generally favorable conditions for a hawk flight.
========================================================================
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Subject: HSR: Beamer Conservation Area (12 Apr 2008) 51 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 4:52pm
Beamer Conservation Area
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 1 1
Turkey Vulture 21 1729 4417
Osprey 3 14 14
Bald Eagle 0 5 39
Northern Harrier 3 38 63
Sharp-shinned Hawk 18 321 395
Cooper's Hawk 1 18 66
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 235 573
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 2 557 1664
Rough-legged Hawk 0 14 46
Golden Eagle 1 1 6
American Kestrel 2 21 36
Merlin 0 1 2
Peregrine Falcon 0 1 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 3
Unknown Buteo 0 7 14
Unknown Falcon 0 2 3
Unknown Eagle 0 0 1
Unknown Raptor 0 3 8
Total: 51 2968 7355
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Phil Waggett
Observers:
Weather:
Strong sw wind for most of the day. Overcast with light scattered showers
at noon. Cool.
Raptor Observations:
A light flight but a few interesting sightings with an adult golden eagle
at 12:10 the highlight. Local turkey vultures, red-tails, and a displaying
cooper's hawk made sorting out the migrants a challenge at times.
Non-raptor Observations:
Spring migration continued despite the threatening weather. Bonaparte's
gulls (22), wood ducks (8), common loons (10), double-crested cormorants
(16), great blue heron (5), several large flocks of blackbirds, brown
creepers, yellow-rumped warblers, 1 white-throated sparrow, 2 fox sparrows,
several song sparrows. The local male cardinals were singing incessantly.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Phil Waggett ()
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Site Description:
Beamer Conservation Area is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment above
the town of Grimsby, Ontario. The site is 1km south of the south shore of
Lake Ontario, 20km east of Hamilton, 40km west of Niagara Falls.
Directions to site:
To get to Beamer CA, take the QEW to Exit 72, follow Christie St./Mountain
St. to the top of the escarpment, turn right on Ridge Road West, and go
1.6km to Quarry Rd. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive 100m to the
conservation area. Parking is normally available inside the park. If
parking at the entrance or on the roads, do NOT leave valuables in your
car.
Please note: Data in this report is not official until reviewed and finalized
after the end of the season. © 2008 Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch
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Subject: HSR: Plum Island MA (12 Apr 2008) 26 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 4:52pm
Plum Island MA
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 12 12
Osprey 1 4 6
Bald Eagle 0 0 0
Northern Harrier 0 4 8
Sharp-shinned Hawk 0 3 4
Cooper's Hawk 0 0 0
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 0 0
Broad-winged Hawk 0 0 0
Red-tailed Hawk 0 1 2
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 22 62 70
Merlin 2 4 4
Peregrine Falcon 1 2 3
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 0
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 0 0
Total: 26 92 109
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 10:30:00
Observation end time: 14:45:00
Total observation time: 4.25 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Anne Howe, David Goodine, Erik Nielsen, Ted Mara,
Ursula Goodine
Weather:
Wind -- East (3-4); Temperature -- 15-9°C; relatively cloudless to complete
fog at end of watch -- between 1-2 PM haze became fog: by 2:25 very foggy,
although could still see movement of birds
Had rained night before
Raptor Observations:
Surprisingly good kestrel flight given the strength and direction of the
wind. Of identifiable kestrels, 8 were female, 5 male.
Several harriers and ospreys feeding in marsh not migrating; Peregrine
seen in marsh/dunes earlier in day presumed to be same one that migrated
north at end of day.
Non-raptor Observations:
125 Double-crested Cormorants
Predictions:
If weather clears might be good
========================================================================
Report submitted by Craig Jackson (crleja(AT)yahoo.com)
Plum Island, Parker River NWR, MA information may be found at:
http://massbird.org/EMHW/
Site Description:
coastal barrier island
Directions to site:
Site is Parking Lot #1 of the Parker River National Wildlifee Refuge on
Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
Take Plum Island Turnpike, cross bridge and take first right onto road
leading to refuge. Parking Lot 1 is on left, shortly after passing refuge
entrance
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Subject: HSR: Quaker Ridge (12 Apr 2008) 127 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 5:01pm
Quaker Ridge
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------
Black Vulture 1 1 1
Turkey Vulture 7 7 7
Osprey 20 25 25
Bald Eagle 1 1 1
Northern Harrier 8 8 8
Sharp-shinned Hawk 13 14 14
Cooper's Hawk 10 12 12
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 2
Broad-winged Hawk 18 18 18
Red-tailed Hawk 0 0 0
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 41 46 46
Merlin 0 0 0
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 1 1 1
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 7 7 7
Total: 127 142 142
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Mike Warner
Observers: Allison O'Toole, Joe Zeranski, Ken Mirman, Stefan Martin
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with SW winds.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
3 Savannah Sparrows, 3 Barn Swallows, 103 D-B Cormorants
========================================================================
Report submitted by Brian O'Toole (otoole29(AT)yahoo.com)
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Subject: HSR: Peak Mountain (12 Apr 2008) 137 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 5:29pm
Peak Mountain
East Granby, Connecticut, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 1 2
Turkey Vulture 14 54 194
Osprey 19 49 49
Bald Eagle 1 1 5
Northern Harrier 3 7 24
Sharp-shinned Hawk 22 35 53
Cooper's Hawk 3 7 20
Northern Goshawk 0 0 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1 4 29
Broad-winged Hawk 16 16 16
Red-tailed Hawk 3 24 113
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 50 57 65
Merlin 2 2 5
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 1
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 0 0 3
Unknown Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 3 3 9
Total: 137 260 589
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Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 9.5 hours
Official Counter: Joseph E. Wojtanowski
Observers: Joe Wojtanowski, John Wojtanowski, Paul Desjardins
Visitors:
Roger Preston and Gil Kleiner.
Weather:
Mostly cloudy. Southerly wind @ 0-14 mph. Temp 11.6 - 25C
Raptor Observations:
BE unaged @ 1330 EST.
Non Migrant CH, RT 4, TV 8.
Non-raptor Observations:
Eastern Meadowlark, Great Blue Heron 9, DC Cormorant 18, plus 21 other
species.
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Report submitted by Joe Wojtanowski (Jtwxw(AT)aol.com)
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Subject: HSR: Wildcat Ridge (12 Apr 2008) 135 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 7:14pm
Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 3
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 27 30 32
Bald Eagle 0 0 6
Northern Harrier 5 6 7
Sharp-shinned Hawk 25 34 58
Cooper's Hawk 7 8 17
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 2 2 7
Broad-winged Hawk 43 43 43
Red-tailed Hawk 5 14 39
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 15 16 16
Merlin 0 0 1
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 6 7 8
Total: 135 160 237
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Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Rick Sedivec
Observers: Fred V. Stand G., Kevin W, Nora, Chris, Tom G.
Visitors:
Total= 10
Weather:
Today, Sunny with Temperature: 70.0 °F (21.1 °C) Wind Speed: 5MPH (8KM/H),
Wind Direction: S-West, Visibility: 15M (24K), Cloud Cover: 100%, Thermal
Updraft Velocity: 0-100 (?). Notes: Starting with no visibility sunny and
foggy. The fog burned off but the hazy never really left. The high clouds
made for some very good viewing conditions.
Raptor Observations:
Great view of a Red-shouldered hawk hunting in the valley (not counted).
One of the Osprey counted was packing a fish. Most of the birds that moved
through were very high.
Non-raptor Observations:
Chipping sparrow (FOY), Bank Swallow (FOY), gulls (lots) and Double Crested
Cormorants (lots) on the move.
Predictions:
Passing showers. Colder.
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Report submitted by Rick Sedivec ()
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http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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Subject: HSR: Fort Smallwood Park (12 Apr 2008) 276 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 8:30pm
Fort Smallwood Park
Pasadena, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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BV 0 78 393
TV 48 488 4875
OS 17 120 253
BE 3 8 30
NH 19 56 76
SS 133 311 477
CH 15 73 264
NG 0 0 0
RS 13 56 170
BW 9 13 13
RT 4 23 148
RL 0 0 0
GE 0 0 0
AK 12 119 375
ML 2 18 19
PG 1 1 1
UA 0 1 8
UB 0 2 7
UF 0 0 0
UE 0 0 0
UR 0 0 1
Total: 276 1367 7110
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Observation start time: 07:15:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Sue Ricciardi
Observers: Bob Rineer, Bud Orvis, Cal Orvis, Dan Eberly, Greg Smith,
Hal Wierenga, Jeff Hook
Visitors:
Joe Kramer, Andy Smith
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with periods of brief showers; 62-74 degrees; visibility
good; winds variable in the morning turning northwesterly in the afternoon,
0-10 mph.
Raptor Observations:
A busy morning that abruptly stopped as showers from the advancing cold
front south of us shut down our flight. Neglected to say that one of the
Bald Eagles from yeaterday was a juvenile, likely a Florida-born bird.
Non-raptor Observations:
31 Common Loons
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Report submitted by Sue Ricciardi (susiericc(AT)comcast.net)
Site Description:
Fort Smallwood Park is located on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay at
the mouth of the Patapsco River, 11 miles south of Baltimore, MD. Best
winds are from the southwest. The Park is closed to visitors on
Wednesdays.
Directions to site:
For directions and more info, go to
http://www.mdbirds.org/sites/mdsites/hawks/hawkwatch.html
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Subject: HSR: Washington Monument State Park (12 Apr 2008) 72 Raptors
From: reports(AT)hawkcount.org
Date: 12 Apr 2008 11:28pm
Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 12, 2008
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Species Day's Count Month Total Season Total
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Black Vulture 0 0 0
Turkey Vulture 0 0 0
Osprey 7 57 63
Bald Eagle 0 1 4
Northern Harrier 3 22 26
Sharp-shinned Hawk 7 90 109
Cooper's Hawk 0 7 19
Northern Goshawk 0 0 0
Red-shouldered Hawk 0 3 23
Broad-winged Hawk 48 100 100
Red-tailed Hawk 1 43 216
Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0
Golden Eagle 0 0 0
American Kestrel 5 24 29
Merlin 0 2 6
Peregrine Falcon 0 0 0
Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0
Unknown Buteo 1 2 2
Unknown Falcon 0 1 2
Unknown Eagle 0 0 0
Unknown Raptor 0 5 12
Total: 72 357 611
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Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 17:30:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Paul Newton
Observers: Paul Newton
Visitors:
John Barnes
Weather:
Wind = WNW @ 3 to 5. Temp = 17 to 20C. Humidity = 88%. BP = 29.63. Cloud
Cover = 100 to 5%. Visibility = 60 to 65K w/haze. Short period of a slight
drizzle @ about 11:30 AM.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Double Crested Cormorant - 1 @ 9.42.
Common Loon - 3 @ 12:00, 2 @ 12:14, 4 @ 12:22& 2 @ 12:30.
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Report submitted by Paul Newton (newtjp(AT)yahoo.com)
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